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Did you know that your local pharmacist can help you with a number of health queries? In fact, for some health issues, you're better off speaking to them first before making an appointment with your GP.

In addition to dispensing prescriptions, they can give you invaluable advice about various medical and wellbeing worries. By seeing your pharmacist instead of your doctor when appropriate, you can help reduce waiting times at your surgery.

Our services are provided by fully trained, professional staff at a time and place that works well for you. Book online today.

Shingles

This NHS service is available to adults aged 18 years and over.

Shingles is a painful rash caused by an infection of a nerve underneath the skin with the varicella-zoster virus.

Symptoms

The symptoms of shingles include a tingling or painful feeling in an area of skin. Sometimes, a person with shingles may have a headache or feel generally unwell. A rash will usually appear a few days later. In rare cases shingles can cause pain without a rash.

Usually, the shingles rash appears on the chest and tummy, but it can appear anywhere on your body including on your face, eyes and genitals. The rash appears as blotches on your skin, on one side of your body only. A rash on both the left and right of your body is unlikely to be shingles.

Common Causes

Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Common Treatments

Treatment for shingles can also include medicines to help relieve pain, such as painkillers, steroid tablets or medicines that help with nerve pain. Antivirals may be indicated.

Book an appointment now at Cohens Chemist for advice on Shingles

Our pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are experts in medicines. They can provide valuable advice and appropriate treatment for shingles, without the need for a GP appointment.

This NHS service is available to adults aged 18 years and over.